12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Preening Female Mallard
As with most birds, female Mallards are not as colorful as the males. However the blue speculum of the female's wing can really stand out and this preening feale is showing it off quite nicely.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2014 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2014 |
| Photo Location: | Bellingham, Washington, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D800 |
| Copyright: | © Ken Salzman |